Happy New Year. I hope 2026 is good to you. And spooky in the best way.

Ghostly Activities is changing a bit this year.

Not the subject. Still ghosts. Still hauntings. Still haunted history. Still field investigations. Still gear.

The change is how I write about them.

I’m going to cover the haunted beat in a more personal way. But I’m still your cozy ghost hunter. I’m still the guy with a flashlight, extra batteries, and a notebook full of weird notes.

Also, quick context, because I should say it out loud sometimes for new readers. I’ve been investigating since 2009. I started Ghostly Activities in 2013. The site has had over 3 million visits. The podcast is over a million downloads. And I’ve made 20 ghost hunting documentaries.

So yeah. I take this seriously.

My Haunted Beat Promise

I cover ghosts, hauntings, and haunted history with three things in mind:

• Respect for witnesses
• Respect for readers
• Respect for locations

I’m here for stories that hold up when the excitement wears off.

The Wonder Clause

I’m going to say this plainly.

I write like hauntings might be real until proven otherwise.

That doesn’t mean I claim everything is a ghost. It means I stay open. I pay attention. I look for patterns. I take witnesses seriously. I treat places like they’re alive.

Wonder is part of the job. So is restraint. If it can be debunked, I’ll debunk it.

If something is unverified, I’ll label it that way. If something is solid, I’ll show you how I got there.

My focus

Here’s what I’m covering in 2026.

Ghost Hunts

• On-site reporting
• Controlled experiments (when possible)
• Witness interviews
• Evidence review

Haunted History

• Archives and old newspapers
• Timelines
• Deaths, incidents, and local lore
• Property history and context

Tips, Tricks and Reviews

• Methods and checklists
• Safety tips
• How-to guides
• Gear explainers

Places and Preservation

• Closures and reopenings
• Renovations
• Public access changes
• Historic protection issues

Consumer Watch

• Tours and big claims
• Ethics and pricing
• Scams, when I can document them

What I’m not covering

I do not publish content where the main hook is drama.

That means no:

• Influencer feuds, callouts, subtweets, or paranormal celebrity gossip
• Rumor-only stories with no verification
• “Trust me bro” claims with no details and no way to check
• Doxxing, harassment, or anything that puts private people or locations at risk

I’m building a haunted library here. Not a paranormal fight club.

When famous people are involved

Sometimes a well-known investigator, creator, or TV name gets connected to a story.

I only write about that when there’s real public-interest value, like:

• Ownership changes of a public attraction
• Safety issues, permits, legal filings, or consumer impact
• Verified documents and on-the-record sources

My standards

I try to be clear about what is known, what is unknown, and what is still being checked.

Here’s how I keep myself honest:

• I separate witness reports from my own observations
• I note conditions that matter (time, weather, noise, EMF sources, lighting, crowds)
• I avoid overstating results. “Interesting” is not the same as “proven.”

Sources and documentation

When possible, I use primary sources:

• Public records
• Property history
• Newspapers and archives
• Maps and photos
• On-the-record interviews
• My own field notes and raw files (audio, video, photos)

I link to sources when they’re public and safe to share.

If I can’t share a source (privacy, safety, access limits), I’ll tell you why.

Corrections

If I get something wrong, I fix it.

• Corrections go into the story with a dated correction note
• Big changes get listed in a Corrections Log page
• You can request a correction using the contact form
• Please include verification if you request a correction

Ethics and safety

A haunted story is not worth somebody getting hurt.

So these are hard rules for me:

• I do not publish exact addresses for private residences
• I do not encourage trespassing. Ever.
• I avoid identifying private individuals in sensitive situations unless it’s necessary and documented
• I protect minors and vulnerable sources

Disclosures

If I have a conflict of interest or a personal relationship with a source, witness, or location, I’ll disclose it at the top of the post.

Ghostly Activities does not do paid endorsements.

Ghostly Activities does not do affiliate marketing.

If I recommend a tour, a tool, or a piece of gear, it’s because I think it’s worthwhile for readers.

Submit a tip

Have a haunted lead from the Pacific Northwest? Right now, my focus is on museums, heritage sites, hotels and other businesses. Not private residences. And I never charge for an investigation.

Send it through the contact form with:

• Location and date(s)
• Who is involved
• Any documents or links
• What you want me to investigate

Anonymous tips are accepted. But stories still need verification.

A note about paranormal protection

I’m a ghost hunter and writer. I’m not a clearing practitioner.

In the past I’ve written about protection and clearing. That content is academic. It’s research and folklore. It’s not me claiming I can fix your situation.

If you believe you’re dealing with something negative, please work with a trusted psychic, medium, or spiritual leader in your community.

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Thanks for reading this loooooong post on my promise to you for 2026. Do you plan to change how you investigate this year? If so, let me know in the comments.